Consulting petroleum geologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Consulting petroleum geologist gender statistics
10.1% of consulting petroleum geologists are women and 89.9% of consulting petroleum geologists are men.
- Male, 89.9%
- Female, 10.1%
Consulting petroleum geologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.9% |
| Female | 10.1% |
Consulting petroleum geologist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$120,617
Female income
$114,161
Consulting petroleum geologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in consulting petroleum geologist positions over time. Currently, 10.1% of consulting petroleum geologists are female.
Consulting petroleum geologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.82% | 14.18% |
| 2011 | 85.48% | 14.52% |
| 2012 | 84.38% | 15.62% |
| 2013 | 83.69% | 16.31% |
| 2014 | 84.77% | 15.23% |
| 2015 | 84.14% | 15.86% |
| 2016 | 84.14% | 15.86% |
| 2017 | 83.11% | 16.89% |
| 2018 | 86.74% | 13.26% |
| 2019 | 87.50% | 12.50% |
| 2020 | 86.84% | 13.16% |
| 2021 | 89.91% | 10.09% |
Consulting petroleum geologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared consulting petroleum geologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, seismologist and optical scientist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aerologist | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Advocate | 33% | 67% |
| Consulting Petroleum Geologist | 90% | 10% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Consulting petroleum geologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among consulting petroleum geologists is White, which makes up 84.0% of all consulting petroleum geologists. Comparatively, 7.0% of consulting petroleum geologists are Hispanic or Latino and 4.8% of consulting petroleum geologists are Unknown.
- White, 84.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 2.3%
- Black or African American, 1.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Consulting petroleum geologist race
| Consulting petroleum geologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 84.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Consulting petroleum geologist race and ethnicity over time
See how consulting petroleum geologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Consulting petroleum geologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.44% | 2.85% | 3.79% | 6.55% |
| 2011 | 84.09% | 2.98% | 4.17% | 5.63% |
| 2012 | 85.72% | 3.11% | 2.55% | 5.17% |
| 2013 | 84.04% | 2.37% | 4.08% | 6.35% |
| 2014 | 84.03% | 2.75% | 5.35% | 5.09% |
| 2015 | 84.63% | 3.13% | 4.92% | 4.74% |
| 2016 | 85.19% | 2.92% | 3.35% | 6.14% |
| 2017 | 84.23% | 2.86% | 3.72% | 6.66% |
| 2018 | 86.17% | 2.13% | 4.23% | 5.93% |
| 2019 | 84.79% | 1.43% | 4.25% | 7.24% |
| 2020 | 85.38% | 1.79% | 1.90% | 6.40% |
| 2021 | 84.04% | 1.16% | 2.31% | 7.03% |
Consulting petroleum geologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian consulting petroleum geologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american consulting petroleum geologists have the lowest average salary at $116,026.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $119,674 |
| White | $116,769 |
| Black or African American | $116,026 |
| Asian | $129,616 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $121,479 |
Average consulting petroleum geologist age
See how the average age of consulting petroleum geologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Consulting petroleum geologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 46 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Consulting petroleum geologist age breakdown
The average age of consulting petroleum geologists is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the consulting petroleum geologist population.
Consulting petroleum geologist age breakdown
| Consulting Petroleum Geologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Consulting petroleum geologist educational attainment
The most common degree for consulting petroleum geologists is bachelor's degree, with 73% of consulting petroleum geologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Consulting petroleum geologists by degree level
| Consulting petroleum geologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Consulting petroleum geologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, consulting petroleum geologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $132,875 annually. With a Master's degree, consulting petroleum geologists earn a median annual income of $121,796 compared to $108,429 for consulting petroleum geologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $121,796 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $108,429 |
| Doctorate Degree | $132,875 |
Consulting petroleum geologist employment statistics
Company size where consulting petroleum geologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where consulting petroleum geologists work.
Consulting petroleum geologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 32% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Consulting petroleum geologist turnover and employment statistics
Consulting petroleum geologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for consulting petroleum geologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Consulting petroleum geologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Consulting petroleum geologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.40% |
| 2011 | 3.59% |
| 2012 | 2.76% |
| 2013 | 3.54% |
| 2014 | 2.58% |
| 2015 | 3.12% |
| 2016 | 2.97% |
| 2017 | 2.32% |
| 2018 | 1.53% |
| 2019 | 1.36% |
| 2020 | 5.86% |
| 2021 | 3.75% |
Average consulting petroleum geologist tenure
The average consulting petroleum geologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 137 consulting petroleum geologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Consulting petroleum geologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Consulting petroleum geologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of consulting petroleum geologists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Consulting Petroleum Geologist | 4.45% | - |
| Forensic Chemist | 5.26% | 7,902 |
| Remote Sensing Scientist | 8.32% | 59,563 |
| Cumulative Effects Analyst | 15.61% | 2,128 |
Similar consulting petroleum geologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Forensic Chemist | 5.26% | 7,902 |
| Remote Sensing Scientist | 8.32% | 59,563 |
| Cumulative Effects Analyst | 15.61% | 2,128 |
Foreign languages spoken by consulting petroleum geologists
The most common foreign language among consulting petroleum geologists is Dakota at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 33.3% and French is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Dakota, 33.3%
- Arabic, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
Consulting petroleum geologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Dakota | 33.3% |
| Arabic | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |